A Mac-11 machine gun was one of the many guns turned into police. The man who turned it in said he bought it for protection decades ago.

A Mac-11 machine gun was one of the many guns turned into police. The man who turned it in said he bought it for protection decades ago.

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A .38 caliber revolver that was turned in with its serial number scratched off. Officers at the buyback said such guns are especially dangerous because they can be used in crimes and are difficult to track.

A .38 caliber revolver that was turned in with its serial number scratched off. Officers at the buyback said such guns are especially dangerous because they can be used in crimes and are difficult to track.

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Some gun owners also brought in clips and ammo to turn in with their weapons. Many said they had no other way to get rid of them.

Some gun owners also brought in clips and ammo to turn in with their weapons. Many said they had no other way to get rid of them.

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One of the many guns turned in at Saturday's event. Police said they were happy the guns could not be used in crimes or stolen in burglaries.

One of the many guns turned in at Saturday's event. Police said they were happy the guns could not be used in crimes or stolen in burglaries.

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Long guns were placed in trash bins after they were turned in a Saturday's buyback. Police say the guns will be destroyed but the metal may be recycled.

Long guns were placed in trash bins after they were turned in a Saturday's buyback. Police say the guns will be destroyed but the metal may be recycled.

Photo: Wes Duplantier, Connecticut Post

Long guns were placed in trash bins after they were turned in a... Photo-5472284.74207 - Connecticut Post